Black Box ServSwitch ACU075A-PS2 User manual

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Remotely access a computer located in a secure,
clean or dirty, harsh environment.
Place the keyboard, monitor, and mouse up to 75 feet (23.4 m) away from a computer
or KVM switch.
Use inexpensive Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair cable.
ServSwitch™Brand PS/2 and USB KVM Extender Kits
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Customer
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Information
June 2009
ACU075A-PS2
ACU075A-USB

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FCC and NOM Statements
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND
INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy,
and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing
device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case
the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be
necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation
of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant
les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)
Electrical Safety Statement
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que
el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para
referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de
operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.

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5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo,
cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,
etc..
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales
que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea
recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá
lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser
referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,
alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe
colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios
de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del
tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el
aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la
polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen
del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las
lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea
usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.

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NOM Statement
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su
desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and
ServSwitch is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc.
PS/2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Microsoft and IntelliMouse are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be
the property of the trademark owners.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Specifications ................................................................................................ 6
2. Overview...................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Introduction ......................................................................................... 7
2.2 Features................................................................................................ 7
2.3 What’s Included................................................................................... 8
2.4 Remote Console Unit.......................................................................... 8
2.4.1 Front Panel................................................................................ 8
2.4.2 Top Panel .................................................................................. 8
2.5 Local Computer Unit............................................................................ 9
2.5.1 Front Panel................................................................................ 9
2.5.2 Back Panel................................................................................. 9
3. Installation.....................................................................................................10
4. Configuration...............................................................................................11
5. Operation......................................................................................................12
5.1 LED Indicators .....................................................................................12
5.2 Hotkeys Control (Console Unit Only) ..................................................12
Appendix A: Troubleshooting ............................................................................15
A.1 Calling Black Box.................................................................................15
A.2 Shipping and Packaging......................................................................15

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1. Specifications
Resolution: 1280 x 1024 @ 75 feet (23.4 m)
Connectors: ACU075A-USB: Console (Station) Unit: (1) HD15 F, (1) RJ-45,
(2) USB Type A F, (1) barrel connector;
Computer Unit: (1) HDB15 F, (1) RJ-45, (1) barrel connector;
ACU075A-PS2: Console (Station) Unit: (1) HD15 F, (1) RJ-45,
(2) 6-pin mini-DIN, (1) barrel connector;
Computer Unit: (1) HDB15 F, (1) RJ-45, (1) barrel connector
Indicators: ACU075A-USB, ACU075A-PS2: Console (Station) Unit: (1) On LED;
Computer Unit: (1) On LED
Power: External 9-VDC, 800 mA power supply
Size: 0.8"H x 2.6"W x 6.1"D (2 x 6.5 x 15.6 cm)
Weight: Each transmitter or receiver unit: 0.6 lb (0.3 kg)

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Chapter 2: Overview
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The KVM Extender consists of a computer unit and a console (station) unit. It
allows you to place a keyboard/monitor/mouse up to 75 feet (23.4 meters) away
from a computer or KVM switch using an inexpensive Category 5 UTP (unshielded
twisted pair) cable. The extender provides an ideal and convenient way to remote-
ly access a computer located in a secure, clean or dirty, harsh environment.
The KVM Extender enables one user to control one computer, remotely. Use it
in factory or construction areas where you want to secure your computer and
valuable data or manage it remotely.
Use the extenders in a PS/2®or USB system. No software or DIP switches are
required, just plug and use. With one Status LED indicator and simple hotkey
commands, you can manage this device easily.
Two models are available. The ACU075A-USB allows one USB console to control
one USB computer via 1-to-2 cable. The ACU075A-PS2 enables one PS/2 console
to control one PS/2 computer via 1-to-3 cable.
2.2 Features
• Connectsthecomputerunitandconsole(station)unitviaCategory5UTP
cable.
• Remotelylocatesthekeyboard,monitor,andmouseupto75feet(23.4m)
from a computer.
• TwomodelsavailabletosupportaUSBorPS/2console.
• Hotkeyadjustsvideocompensationforoptimumsignalqualityforanylengthof
cable within the limit.
• Useslow-cost,readily-availablecable.
• LEDindictatorensuressmoothoperation.
• Locatesthecomputerawayfromyourdeskandworkarea,freeingupvaluable
space.
• Beepsoundconfirmskeycontrol.
• SupportscommonmicesuchasMicrosoft®IntelliMouse®(Pro), Explorer, Optical,
etc.

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• CompatiblewithXGA,VGA,andSVGAsystem.
2.3 What’s Included
Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or
damaged, please contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500.
• (1)KVMExtenderConsole(Station)Unit
• (1)KVMExtenderComputerUnit
• (1)9-VDC,600-mApoweradapter
• (2)setsoffootpads
• (1)KVMCable2-to-1or3-to-1(EHN70001-0006orEHN9000U-0006)
• Thisuser’smanual
2.4 Remote Console Unit
2.4.1 Front Panel
The front panel of the remote console unit is shown on the manual cover
photo. It has one Status LED.
2.4.2 Top Panel
Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the top panel of the ACU075A-USB and ACU075A-
PS2 remote console units. Tables 2-1 and 2-2 describe their components.
Figure 2-1. ACU075A-USB remote console unit’s top panel.
Table 2-1. ACU075A-USB remote console unit’s top panel components.
Number Component Description
1 Barrel connector Power
2 HD15 connector Links to monitor
3 (2) USB Type A Links to keyboard and mouse
connectors
4 RJ-45 connector Links to local computer unit
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